1. (a) Subject to (b), below, each applicant who achieves certification, whether by examination or reciprocity, shall meet with the certification committee prior to receiving certification as follows:

   1. (1) The notice of the meeting shall be posted on the department's website and provided to the applicant by email at least 10 days in advance of the meeting; and
   2. (2) The department shall provide the applicant with the certificate prior to the close of the meeting.
2. (b) An operator previously certified in New Hampshire who has met with the certification committee shall not be required to meet with the committee again when certified at a higher grade.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at part heading for Env-Wq 304) #10392, eff 8-1-13; ss by #13755, eff 9-27-23 (formerly Env-Wq 304.15) (see Revision Note #2 at part heading for Env-Wq 304)